1984 Volkswagen Polo Formel E review from UK and Ireland
"18 years, 189000 miles, still good!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much.
The spring under the gear lever doesn't push it up anymore, so you have to pull up the gear lever to stop yourself from putting it into reverse by mistake!
Sunroof leaks when it rains, and the damp means there's now mold growing on the roof!
General comments?
For a car that's 18 years old it's extremely quick! Compared to other 1.3 cars I've driven, even much newer ones, it still has the fastest acceleration!
It doesn't have one spot of rust, which is good considering it's lived by the Sea for several years!
The engine is now starting to show its age. But at 189,000 miles you can't blame it! On long journeys, if it gets hot the oil pressure warning light comes on, along with a very annoying buzzer! I suspect its probably just normal engine wear as it comes to the end of its happy life :' (.
If anyone wants to buy a car of this age, a Polo in my opinion is a wonderful choice. Good build quality, and the saloon versions like mine give it a very interesting quirky look!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 11th December, 2002 |